Thursday, March 31, 2016

march ~ memories and moments

March...the third month of the year has come and gone. Let me start with the finale and then go back to the beginning...which seems so very long ago.

We returned home last night from an amazing time in Israel...a Holy Land highlights tour that took us to all the places where Jesus once walked. How special to be there over Easter! Despite all we hear of the unrest and violence in the Middle East...I must say that we never felt unsafe at anytime. I'll be sharing more about our trip over the next few weeks as I unpack my photos. Pictured are three scenes from Jerusalem (right), @ the Sea of Galilee (upper left), and @ the Mediterranean Sea in TelAviv (lower right).

Now...back to the beginning of the month. We saw both 'the lion and the lamb' over here...and many foggy mornings!

That is my morning view through my bedroom window on a foggy day.

Though the storms seemed to roll through every few days...we got out and about and enjoyed the beauty of the season. Fort Langley is a lovely place to walk anytime of year!

Lucy came to spend some quality time with Grammy this month...while Mommy and sister were both very sick and Daddy was at work. She was quite OK with that! She missed her school field trip...but we had a few fieldtrips of our own!

The highlight of the month for her...was the new addition to their household. Meet Daisy Jingles...a teacup Morkie who has taken a fancy to Lucy.

We weathered a few more windstorms this month! The wind vane never fared quite so well though...and lay motionless on the back lawn where the wind dropped it. Again...we were without power for many hours.

Only the birds don't seem to mind the gale force winds...and float for hours above the fields!

March was also a month of celebrations. Ellen turned 65 this month...and we (her friends from MGCC along with our husbands) joined her for lunch at a lovely spot on the waterfront in Fairhaven. Two other friends are also celebrating that milestone birthday this spring...and that called for a 'spa party'. We know how to make getting old fun!

Easter came early this year...and at our house it was really early! Since
we were away over Easter, we had the gang over for our traditional
Easter dinner before we left. There was no Easter egg hunt...and the goodies were sent home for the kiddos to enjoy when Easter actually arrived. Though I thought I had covered all the bases...Emme and Spencer wondered where the 'little peep nests' were. They don't like anything to change from one year to the next!

Here is a photo taken many years ago...when we made 'little peep nests' at Easter.

Spring arrived rather early here this year...and the pink magnolia (our Hannah tree) that always blooms on April 4th bloomed a month ahead of schedule. It brightens the corner of the backyard...a reminder of our sweet visitor from heaven.

We arrived home last night and saw the green, green fields of grass, new leaves on all the trees, flowers blooming everywhere and snow-capped peaks in the distance...and were reminded again of why we love this place we call home! Oh...and having 20°C temp's at sunset on March 30th was rather nice too.

Welcome home Judy. What a wonderful re-cap of March. Looking forward to your unpacking of your Holy land photos. So special. Little Lucy is such a sweetheart. I guess you'll have to make those nests again next year!!

So special that you were in Israel for Easter - I am looking forward to hearing and seeing all about your trip. Lucy is such a darling - hope her mom and sis get better very soon! The teacup Morkie is really the cutest little thing. March came in like a lion and is going out like one too over here - ugh! The "Hannah" tree is just beautiful. Welcome back dear Judy!

Welcome home! I'm looking forward to all you will share here about your trip to Israel. The Hannah tree is simply gorgeous. And the photo of the light on the trees and river near Fort Langley - stunning! March is certainly going out like a lamb here!

I followed some of your Israeli photos on facebook, Judy, and I was so happy for your that you were in this special place on Easter! I look forward to seeing more photos and hearing about your experiences.

Your Hannah tree is beautiful! Glad Lucy had a good time at your home and I hope her family is feeling better again.While you had an early spring we've had the type of spring your snow capped mountain in getting....snowy! I guess since we are at 6,000 feet elevation it is to be expected.

What a glorious month of March you had culminating with a visit to the Hold Land over Easter. What an adorable photo of Lucy and Daisy Jingles (cute name!). I don't think I know the story of your Hannah tree, Judy. A happy April to you. xo Pam

Your Hannah header is so beautiful Judy! I loved seeing the glimpse into your very busy month. I was amazed when i saw your storm photos that I (the storm lover) somehow neglected to document the storms! I guess most of it happened while we were in Vancouver where the storm was kind of pathetic.

I'm looking very forward to most in-depth coverage of your time in Israel.

Your Hannah header is so beautiful Judy! I loved seeing the glimpse into your very busy month. I was amazed when i saw your storm photos that I (the storm lover) somehow neglected to document the storms! I guess most of it happened while we were in Vancouver where the storm was kind of pathetic.

I'm looking very forward to most in-depth coverage of your time in Israel.

To my friend and neighbor...we live so close, yet, our 'times away' don't synchronize. We will be waiting to hear about your travels to Isreal....as you unload those photos and document something that is so special. It's quite spectacular to walk in the same steps. Enjoy the month of April!!

It was a privilege seeing your part of the country in March! That first picture was an exceptional photo! I enjoy seeing how your dear grandchildren are growing up so quickly. And, I can't help imagine how special your granddaughter felt to have her very own field trip with her grandma. So sweet!

Welcome here...so glad you stopped by.

Let’s have a cup of coffee together and chat for awhile...mostly about family, friends, food, farming, faith and a few of my favorite pastimes...did I mention travelling? Life itself is a journey...may you find some encouragement here as I share bits and pieces along the way.

I hope you enjoy your visit and welcome your thoughts.

Bless the Lord, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Psalm 103:1

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I live with my husband on a dairy farm in the beautiful Fraser Valley of British Columbia. We enjoy having our grown children and our delightful grands living nearby. I usually have a project or two on the go and the coffee's always on!